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Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

Hart County High School teacher Luke Christopher received the WYFF News 4 Golden Apple Award.

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Christopher receives Golden Apple Award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Each week the local NBC affiliate in Greenville, S.C., WYFF News 4, awards one area teacher the Golden Apple Award. This award is given to a teacher who has been nominated by one of their students for going above and beyond their role inside and outside of the classroom.
Photo by Element5 Digital

Photo by Element5 Digital

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School system names Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
It was once said that “those who know, do, [and] those that understand, teach.” There have been many famous reiterations of this phrase, but Aristotle’s original meaning is quite clear.
Photo by Blake Wheeler

Photo by Blake Wheeler

City sends support for proposed developments

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Hartwell City Council members discussed “critical” housing needs in the community and showed support for two proposed future developments at Oakview Crossing and Parkdale Drive during its monthly meeting on Monday.
The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

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HCMS boys soccer team finish season as region runner-ups

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
After its first winning season in four years just a season ago, the Hart County Middle School boys soccer team continued its winning ways once again, ending their season as the region runner-ups.
Nori Moore flexes his muscles after a multi-touchdown game performance versus Cross Creek during the 2022 season.

Nori Moore flexes his muscles after a multi-touchdown game performance versus Cross Creek during the 2022 season.

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Seven things to know before spring football kicks off

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
It’s finally that time of year. As spring sports near their end and summer is about to begin, one final sporting event is left to play for the 2022-2023 school year. That is the Hart County football spring game.
Junior Jashon Gaines advances to sectionals in the boys high jump after placing third and in the boys long jump after placing first in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24.

Junior Jashon Gaines advances to sectionals in the boys high jump after placing third and in the boys long jump after placing first in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24.

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Track Dogs advance to sectionals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Hart County track team traveled to Hebron Christian to compete in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24 and 26. The top four finishers in each event move on to compete in sectionals. The boys placed fourth in the 4x200-meter relay and second in the 4x800-meter relay.
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Brandon Webb (pictured left) from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell wins the fight against Tony Rogers (pictured right) on Saturday, April 15 in Greenville, S.C.

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Brandon Webb (pictured left) from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell wins the fight against Tony Rogers (pictured right) on Saturday, April 15 in Greenville, S.C.

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Webb knocks out competition in Greenville

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
MMA Fighter Brandon Webb from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell knocks out his opponent Tony Rogers in The Showcase MMA at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville, S.C. on April 15. After a one year absence from fighting in the ring, Webb made his return to fight Rogers.
Senior infielder Jordan Leach hits for the cycle (single, double, triple, grand slam home run) in the 22-11 win over the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Wednesday, April 19.

Senior infielder Jordan Leach hits for the cycle (single, double, triple, grand slam home run) in the 22-11 win over the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Wednesday, April 19.

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Diamond Dogs exit playoffs after first round loss to Pickens

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Diamond Dogs complete the sweep over Monroe Area to end the regular season. They then took game one against Pickens County in the first round of the state playoffs. However, the Dogs’ season came to an end as they lost games two and three.
Photo by Aiden Craver

Photo by Aiden Craver

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Riding the wagon of life

Dan Moorehead
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
I imagine that when I was born I climbed into this rickety old wagon. The wagon was meandering down this rutted dirt road and was somehow being pulled by something that I just couldn’t quite see. Then I saw that there were others on the wagon, also.